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The SAMS band: (back row) Kasey Karran, Ashley Moore, Felicia Harris, and Melissa Brooks (front row): Brody Tuck, Shari-Lyn Harris, Instructor Steve Dishkin, and Francois Jacques
Discovery Coast Music Festival unveils 2012 poster!
SAMS Band given a Silver rating at Nanaimo Jazzfest STEVE DISHKIN The Sir Alexander Mackenzie School’s senior band (gr. 9-12) has returned from a fabulous trip to Nanaimo, BC where they participated in the West Coast Jazz Festival held at Vancouver Island University. The educational festival is held over three days with sixty plus schools attending. Our group was recognized as the band that had traveled the farthest to attend, but more importantly as being the group that took in the most at the festival. Students were treated to a festival concert which included the Nanaimo Community Big Band, a grade 12 all-star combo led by festival site chair Steve Jones, and highlighted by the adjudicators Jazz Combo performing jazz standards with stunning improvised solos on trumpet, bass, piano, trombone and
tenor sax. We also listened to many hours of high school bands during the two days we attended. This marks our school’s music program’s first foray into the jazz combo genre and the opportunity to attend this festival to hear the many other students and professionals was inspiring. As our band took the main stage for performance, I found myself feeling the same nervous energy that parents describe, as I was not on stage with the students as has been the norm for so many years. This truly is a dedicated group of young musicians (Kasey Karran, Francois Jacques, Melissa Brooks, Felicia Harris, Shari-Lyn Harris, Brody Tuck, and Ashley Moore) with enormous leadership potential, and they proved it here with great performances on all three tunes: Song for My Father, All Blues, and C-Jam Blues. They were
recognized with a silver rating from the adjudicators in the grade 12 Jazz Combo category. Individual recognition awards went to Melissa and Brody. Francois received a $50 gift certificate with his Solo award for his bass playing. Bravo! The group also visited Victoria and attended the Victoria Operatic Society’s production of Brigadoon at the McPherson Playhouse. The bringing together of music, dance, and drama was a real treat for all of us to see. Students were amazingly responsible, considerate and engaged throughout. Thank-you so much driver/ chaperones Roger Harris and Lorri Tuck. Financial assistance was received from the Bella Coola Awards Foundation, Williams Lake and District Credit Union, SAMS Parent Advisory Council, and School District 49. Thank-you!
CHRISTINA BOUCHER Congratulations to Niki Watts, who won the Discovery Coast Music Festival poster contest. There were eight entries in total, and judges were blind to artist’s names during selection. All entries were impressive artistically, but Niki's best lent itself to the poster format required by the Festival Directors.
Niki has won $200 and two weekend passes to the music festival. Her poster will be featured on DCMF advertisements and the DCMF schedule. Thanks to all the students who participated, as well as Dan Watts, James Mack Sr., and Elaine Ignas who all helped the students to get their submissions ready. Students received school bonus marks for the effort.
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Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church
Bella Coola Valley Arts Council Presents
Children’s Art Show Come and see the wonderful artwork of Valley children!
Sunday Communion Service 10:30AM Monthly Mass Saturday Evening 6:00PM Call Susan to con¿rm 250-799-5618
Saturday, May 26, 12:00 - 4:00 at The Art House
Are you Concerned about flooding in the Nusatsum area?
All residents of the Nusatsum / Glacier View Area are invited to a meeting. The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 7, in room 104 at SAMS between 7-9 pm. For more information contact Marc Hedges at 250 982 0042 or e-mail: nwg@belco.bc.ca for meeting agendas or membership information.
Ron Mayo May 16, 1920 – February 17, 2012
Emmanuel Church Bella Coola Sunday Service 7pm
Church Service 11 am Bella Coola Adventist Academy Offers a Christian Learning Environment for Grades K - 9 Grades 10 - 12 Distance Learning through West Coast Adventist School Principal Rob Parker 799 5910
Call us at 250-982-2696 Or fax 250-982-2512
To receive a tender package contact: Denny Island Airport Commission C/o CCRD 626 Cliff St. Bella Coola BC Ph 250-799-5291 Email info@ccrd-bc.ca Closes: 4:00pm Thursday May 31, 2012 Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted
Call for Entries Bella Coola Valley Arts Council
Saturday, May 26 1 – 3 p.m. ~ Tribute at 2:00 p.m.~
Location: The Art House
For further information, contact Joan Sawicki at 250-982-2295
Let us Advertise Your Church Services
Crack Sealing Runway
Visual Art Show
EVERYONE WELCOME
Saturday Service Song & Bible Study For Adults & Children 9:30 am Sabbath School Program 10 am Bible Study
Denny Island Airport Commission Invitation to Tender:
A Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held at the Legion
Refreshments and showings of some of Ron’s fabulous bird, wildlife and natural history videos
Bella Coola Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Vivien Kovacic and all the family of Tansy Anderson wish to thank everyone for their attendance at Tansy’s grave side service and the memorial at the Legion. Thanks for all the food and help. Special thanks to Milica Epp, Diane Tuck and Dennis Tippi. ~ Vivien Kovacic and family
Saturday, June 23 & Sunday, June 24 Application deadline is June 15. For guidelines and application forms, please contact Beth Jay by phone: (250) 799-5935 or email: ebeth.jay@gmail.com
Employment Opportunity for High School or University Student Duties vary and include inside, outside work, and groundskeeper duties 37.5 hours per week $10.25 per hour Must be physically able to perform the work Please submit your resume to Carl Harestad, Maintenance Co-ordinator
Bella Coola General Hospital PO Box 220, Bella Coola, B.C. V0T 1C0 Phone 250-799-5311 Fax 250-799-5635 carl.harestad@vch.ca Only qualified applicants will be contacted Please submit your application by Thursday, 31 May 2012 Start date is early June based on availability and concluding last weekend in August
Attention…Swimming Pool Owners Centennial Pool will be offering a Pool Operators Level 1 course June 12-13 The course will run 9-5 pm. The cost per person is $180.00. Individuals attending the sessions will be exposed to information that will help them develop an understanding of Swimming Pool Operations and Maintenance. To register please visit the Central Coast Regional District office at 626 Cliff St, Bella Coola 250 799-5291 or for more information and registration, contact Janice Newkirk, Pool Manager, 250 982-2488.
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Hagensborg Waterworks District reports good news PRESS RELEASE, HAGENSBORG WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Hagensborg Waterworks District Trustees recently hosted their 49th AGM. Front and centre on the community’s mind has been the purification system the community is being forced to install, and the costs to the local tax base. Chairman Matthews had some good news about this. The pilot project can move ahead with the receipt of a construction permit from Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH) for the seven residential units. VCH has been strongly supportive of the district and had approved the pilot project a year ago. By mutual consent of both parties, the construction permit was held until the health authority was able to create policy around community level Point of Entry systems (POEs). Approval of the three commercial unit designs is pending. On another front, one of the ongoing concerns has been the occasional periods of high turbidity when a heavy rain event causes the Snootli Creek to become muddy, potentially impacting maintenance costs on the purification system. Recently, the trustees have engaged in discussion with the Snootli Hatchery management, which is anticipating some long needed upgrades. Part of their needs
is to redesign and rebuild their intake from Snootli, pulling water into their system from above fish habitat. The recent discussion suggests rebuilding the district’s intake twinning the intake for the Hatchery’s needs. Additionally, there is a discussion around a second intake from the hatchery’s planned central distribution system. This would allow the dam intake to shut down during periods of high turbidity and be fed short term from the Hatchery’s well system until the creek water is clear. This endeavour is anticipated to result in significant savings to the district in both immediate capital upgrades and long term maintenance. This year’s financial audited statements show that since the communities mandate in 2010, to implement the user-pay, pay-as-we-go system for the purification system, a total of $176,900 has been collected and is set aside in a reserve fund for that purpose. This is just over 10% of the needed amount. And on that subject, John Morton was invited to present to the community an issue he had been wrestling with for over a year, the challenge to not-for-profit entities in coming up with the $500 user pay that they were being required to fund. He called for the community to approve an amendment to the bylaws exempting not-for-profit and charitable societies from paying. The trustees had felt that, as the community would have to shoulder the expense, the community should make the
decision. The motion was supported by the community with a show of hands in a clear majority. Kevin O’Neill made a suggestion that the $500 parcel tax be scaled back for this year, pending the community’s review of the long term capital budget, which would show what the money was being saved for. A decision was tabled to the next meeting. A copy of the reports presented at the AGM can be obtained through the District’s office. A report on what has become known as The (Capital) Plan and the companion long term capital budget has been postponed and a community meeting is tentatively scheduled for the second week of June. The trustees have agreed to re-schedule annual billings to the end of the June this year and in future years. Water users should look for their bill for the first week of July 2012. The HWD Board has hired Leslie Harestad for the position of Corporate Administrative Officer. She is currently transitioning into the job and will take over fully in the next few weeks. She comments: “I’m excited about the new challenges this job will bring, and I look forward to working with the Board and the water users.” Anyone wanting to request information about upcoming meeting or Board activities can continue to contact the office by phone at (250) 982-2777, or send email to hwwdistrict@gmail.com.
Emergency Preparedness Week, May 6 – 13 STEPHEN WAUGH, CCRD EMERGENCY PROGRAM COORDINATOR Once again Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC, the agency formerly known as PEP) is recognizing the need for individuals to be prepared for potential emergencies by promoting Emergency Preparedness Week across the province from May 6 to 13. Ironically, this year the promotion comes two weeks after the provincial and federal governments announced that they’re cancelling the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP), an initiative that local governments and non-profit emergency-related organizations such as Search and Rescue and Emergency Social Services relied on for much-needed
resources. The program had become a staple funding source for many community emergency responders, offering 50% reimbursement for eligible expenses related to purchases of equipment and supplies to better serve the needs of local residents. While the Central Coast Regional District has not been able to access these funds in the past due to challenges obtaining their 50 percent share, this was the year that the local government intended to take advantage of the program, having purchased their administration building and wanting to acquire the necessary equipment to better prepare their Emergency Operations Centre to respond to emergencies in the region. While the district appreciates the support of senior governments to respond to
recent emergencies, the support required to better prepare for such events seems to be dwindling at an alarming rate. Even though the cost of responding is estimated to be as much as six times the cost of preparing in advance, it seems neither the province nor the nation has an appetite to devote any significant resources towards such preparedness. The cancellation of the JEPP program is widely criticized by emergency managers across the province this week as being counter-productive with respect to assisting residents and communities to become more resilient to potential disasters. Regardless, it’s important to note the responsibility of individuals to maintain a level of personal preparedness when it comes to their own safety. The most basic emergency prepared-
ness initiatives essentially fall into one of two categories: the ability to leave home with little notice and the ability to remain safely at home if conditions don’t allow a safe departure. These two conditions are commonly known as ‘Evacuation’ and ‘Shelter in Place’ responses. The CCRD Emergency Program recommends that residents maintain an evacuation kit containing sufficient essential items, such
as food, water and personal effects, to be self-sufficient away from home for a minimum of 72 hours. Similarly, all households are advised to maintain sufficient stores and personal supplies to remain at home, without outside assistance, for a minimum of seven days. The recommended contents of emergency supplies can be found on the EMBC website at www.pep.ca. For more information on the CCRD
Emergency Program, contact Stephen Waugh at (250) 799-
5291 during CCRD office hours.
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Bella Coola fights back during Daffodil Month Dear Editor, Sincere thanks to the Bella Coola community who came out in force and joined the fight against cancer in April with the Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Month. The people of
Bella Coola were overwhelming in their support and generosity and made this year’s Daffodil Campaign a great success. Thanks to last month’s success, we will be able to continue funding the best cancer research and local support
programs for people living with cancer. The Society asked all Canadians to join the fight in April and wear the daffodil pin -- a bright and hopeful symbol of support for those affected by cancer and a remembrance of those lost to the disease. On
Daffodil Day, April 27, the Society encouraged people to mark the day by doing something special for someone living with cancer or to contribute in some way to fight against the disease. Another Canadian receives a cancer
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW No. 400 NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 400 on: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 7:00pm Bella Coola Airport Terminal Building Upstairs Meeting Room Applicant:
Stephen & Cheryl Waugh/Suntree Guest Cottages
Purpose of Bylaw No. 400: To amend the Bella Coola Zoning Bylaw by rezoning the property 3825 Hammer Road, Hagensborg, as shown on the map below, more fully described as the North East ¼ of the North West ¼ of Section 21, Township 6, Range 3, Coast District to allow traveller accommodation use as a permitted use within the R-1 (Large Holdings) zone for the Suntree property only. All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person at the Public Hearing or by written submission. Written submissions will be accepted up to the conclusion of the Public Hearing. A copy of the bylaw may be inspected at the Regional District office, 626 Cliff Street, Bella Coola on regular business days (Tuesday to Friday) between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. from Thursday, May 10th to Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 inclusive. Hammer Rd Highway 20
Hammer Rd
Subject Property
Schedule 1 to Bylaw 400 Chief Administrative Officer Central Coast Regional District
Rezoning to allow traveller accommodation use in R-1 Suntree property only May 10, 2012
diagnosis every three minutes. Bella Coola joined the rest of the country in showing its support on April 27. Daffodil pins were everywhere, a great symbol that says no one goes through cancer alone and we are all in this fight to put a stop to cancer. Donations collected in April go toward vital support services including programs for individuals seeking cancer information, emotional support and camps for youth and families. The Society also provides transportation services
and lodge accommodations along with limited, short-term financial assistance for treatment-related transportation and accommodation. Volunteers and staff deliver cancer support programs, cancer prevention information, advocate for healthier communities and fundraise for cancer research. The Canadian Cancer Society fights cancer by doing everything we can to prevent cancer, save lives and support people living with cancer. Join the fight! Go to fightback.ca to
Sincerely, Cathy Briggs Coordinator Annual Giving Canadian Cancer Society, BC Yukon Division
First Nation class-action on impacts of open net-pen salmon farms in British Columbia may head to Supreme Court PRESS RELEASE: KWICKSUTAINEUK NATION An appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada may be the next stage in a long running classaction lawsuit focused on the devastation caused by open net-pen salmon farming on the wild salmon in Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-KwaMish First Nation (KAFN)'s Territory around the Broughton Archipelago (BC). The lawsuit was launched in February 2009. In December 2010, the Honourable Mr. Justice Slade of the Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled in support of the KAFN application for certification of their class-action to hold government accountable for failure to regulate open net-pen salmon farming in their Territories. On May 3, 2012, responding to the Appeal advanced by the Province of British Columbia and Canada, the British Columbia Court of Appeal overturned Justice Slade's decision. Bob Chamberlin, KAFN Chief and the Representative Plaintiff in the lawsuit, expressed frustration that the future of wild salmon is being sidetracked by government lawyers arguing the definition of "aboriginal collective". He observed, "It is how we organize ourselves. Why argue about this? The focus needs to be on the fish. I will not stand by and see the wild salmon, fundamental to the culture of our people, disappear
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because of a procedural argument." "Despite years of intensive efforts by the KAFN and others to engage the B.C. Government and the Government of Canada in improving salmon farming regulations and reducing the industry's impacts on wild salmon, the response continued to be delay, deny and distract. Our going to court was necessitated by the fact that both orders of government failed to respond to our concerns. Given the urgent need for action to protect wild salmon, a classaction offers the potential for a comparatively quick hearing of cases through the judicial system." "When juvenile pink and chum salmon in our Territories attempt to migrate out to the ocean, they face a gauntlet of open net-pen salmon farms densely stocked with non-native Atlantic salmon. These salmon feedlots cause the incubation, amplification and transmission of diseases and parasites to the wild juvenile salmon. The Cohen Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of the Fraser River Sockeye shone a pretty bright light on the evidence that was hidden by industry and our governments about the impacts of open net-pens, including introduced diseases. What more are they hiding?" SEE
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STAFF: Editor: Christina Boucher Contributors: Stephen Waugh, Susan O'Neill, Steve Dishkin, Cathy Briggs, Courtney Taylor, Jenny Roberts-Hall, Beth Jay Consultant: Angela Hall
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Way Back Playback
Print media in Bella Coola at 100 years and running CHRISTINA BOUCHER As the development of online communication progresses, owners and publishers of printed media such as newspapers, magazines, and books are at a crossroads. Sharing information now occurs in an era where a single Facebook post or Twitter tweet can reach millions of people instantly. Even here in the Valley, a few Facebook groups (Belco Bulletin Board, Bella Coola says NO to Enbridge) both garnered nearly 1000 members within days of being established. Marshall McLuhan’s vision of the global village in the 1960s was a comment on how television and radio would bring together geographically distant communities through technology. Also in the 60’s was Gordon E. Moore’s separate-yet-related observation that the number of transistors that can be fit on an integrated circuit doubles nearly every two years. Moore’s Law, as we now call it, simply references the exponential evolution of technology, describing how our capabilities of communication progress almost faster than we can keep track of them. Does the printed community newspaper have a place in the midst of all these present-day choices for public conversation? I think so. Although we in the print industry have to be mindful of the environmental impact of consuming so much paper and transporting the few hundred kilograms of bundles to retailers (nearly 450 km across the Chilcotin in our case), there is something comfortingly concrete about the tactile connection of your hand on the paper – in a way, it is a link to the past, an acknowledgement of the far-reaching
effects of the advent of the printing press. The issue of printvs-online has been on my mind for quite some time. But, I still struggle with the question – what is the function of a community newspaper? Recently, I had some insight into this question as a result of a kind of happy accident. We’ve all had one of those slow days in the office, when computer solitaire suddenly becomes really interesting, or a search through You Tube videos yields things like “Guy on a Buffalo” or “Shark fights Lion.” On one of these red letter days, I started opening file cabinet drawers in the Coast Mountain News office and found about a hundred copies of the Valley Echo, an ersatz journalistic effort printed on 11” x 14” manila paper. Searching further, I found more and more. It may surprise some people (but not others) that the Coast Mountain News is the sixth attempt at a circulated print medium in the Valley. Here is the line-up, from start to present: Bella Coola Courier (September
14, 1912 – October 6, 1917), the Advertiser (February 14, 1945 – September 17, 1949), the Valley Echo (July 1958 – January 1963), the Thunderbird (October 13, 1978 – April 29, 1980), the Coast Mountain Courier (November 7, 1984 – December 21, 1989), and the Coast Mountain News (January 11, 1990 – present). Dan Dunoway sold the Coast Mountain Courier to Angela Hall in 1989, who renamed the paper the Coast Mountain News, and ran the business until the fall of 2004. At this time, the CMNews was acquired by Glacier Media and fell under the production umbrella of the Advisor Group in Williams Lake, although the dayto-day operations still went on in
Hagensborg. Black Press purchased the papers of Glacier Media in the summer of 2010, and saw fit to preserve the Coast Mountain News, which sits before you today. In upcoming issues as my research unfolds, look for more in-depth articles on the rags of the past. If anyone has any copies of these old gems (or especially if you were on the office staff ), give me a shout to share your stories of journalism past. For now, I’m pleased to present the “Way Back Playback” section to the right, featuring news items from previous Valley papers. Please note that the opinions expressed in these items are not necessarily endorsed by Black Press or Coast Mountain News staff.
FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Email:classiÀeds@caribooadvisor.com or call Christina at 250-982-2696
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY LYNN DANIELS 1941 - 2012 Survived by: husband Ray Daniels, children: Deborah, Carrie, Michelle and Michael. Stepchildren: Dave, Laurie, Peggy and Debra. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren. OUR PRAYER TO YOU Mary, We’re here to lay you, down to sleep We pray you don’t mind, if we weep. For without you here, life is hard There is no solace, from a card. You are in our hearts, strong and true. We hope you guide us, help us through The days without you, you’re not here To soothe our worries, and our fears. We pray that your soul rests in peace Wrapped in God’s love as soft as fleece. We look to the stars, up above Knowing you’re there, we send our love. We’ll think of you for a long, long, while Cause memories of you make us smile. Wife, mother, grandmother and friend We’ll think of you until we meet again. Your loving Family
There will be a memorial service for Mary in the Legion on Sunday June 3th, starting at 1:00 pm.
Bella Coola Valley news way back when 99 Years ago Saturday, May 24, 1913 (reprinted from the Bella Coola Courier) A Word of Welcome - Today, Bella Coola offers a hearty welcome to all visitors and we trust that the occasion may result in many people carrying away a more thorough knowledge and higher appreciation of all that our beautiful valley has to offer. The 24th May has always been kept in Bella Coola as the day of the year, when no matter what country we were born in or what our native language may be, we feel proud to gather together as fellow citizens of the greatest empire that the world has ever known. Let us bear in mind, while we celebrate this day, that we are taking part in a great Imperial movement, first instituted in honor of the birth of the noblest queen that ever graced a throne. Let us take pride in our British citizenship, which affords us liberty and security in the highest sense, and rejoice accordingly.
64 Years ago
Thursday, June 10, 1948 (reprinted from the Advertiser) Bella Coola Newsletter - Relaxation came about when floodwaters subsided without giving enough excitement to get Bella Coola into the news. With almost all of the rest of the province being flooded and torn with the highest water since the year 1894, with whole villages being washed away, with millions of dollars of damage being done, Bella Coola watched with nervous eyes the heavy accumulation of snow on the mountains round about... The Atnarko rose high, washed out gardens and hayfields; Siwash Hill just this side of Tweedsmuir Lodge was cut away, Sand Hill is completely out, Young Creek Bridge is swept away so that the Atnarko Valley is cut off at several places. But while the Atnarko stayed up, the Whitewater River remained peacefully dormant. Letter to the Editor - Concerning the introduction of a beer parlour into Bella Coola, I would like to say this: I have always been proud and thankful my parents brought me to this valley where the early settlers had such high ideals. Their determination was to create a God-fearing, upright, honest, law-abiding and Christian community devoid of beer parlours, saloons, and other corruptions. They made the valley what it is without beer parlours. Do the children and grandchildren of these pioneers mean so little to us that we would sacrifice their welfare for mere money? And others who have come to our valley since. Our first settlers were made of pioneer material. Let us not disappoint them. Let us not lose our heritage. Yours Sincerely, Mrs. Ralph A. Edwards
50 Years ago Tuesday, May 1, 1962 (reprinted from the Valley Echo) Bella Coola P.T.A. Opposes Nuclear Weapons - The April meeting of the P.T.A. centred about a discussion of the various aspects of nuclear warfare. Films, a panel, and voting on a resolution to the provincial convention made a full and interesting program. The New Fully Modern Bellvale Theatre - Sorry ... No film schedule this month. It’s lost at Ocean Falls with the rest of our mail ~ Editor. Lloyd Brynildsen Wins Lucky Derby - The winner of last month’s Lucky Steelhead Derby was Lloyd Brynildsen, whose fish weighed in at 8 lb. 2 oz. Lloyd’s prize was donated by the Consumer’s Co-op and Cliff Kopas Store. “The Editor Points...” by D.L.Best - Mr. Gurr reports that so far as he knows, there is to be no more hard surfacing of the Bella Coola Road this summer. The reconstruction now under way will continue along with the regular maintenance work until the whole stretch from Bella Coola to Hagensborg is ready for hard-top. This, in itself, is sensible enough; but it will take some time before the whole distance is ready. In the meantime, there are two disadvantages. First there is the hazard caused by dust, and second, the reconstruction must be at the expense of the regular maintenance. It may be that there is a separate budget item for reconstruction, but as long as it is the regular crew that does the work, those men cannot be working full time on maintenance. This road needs constant maintenance.
25 Years ago Wed., May 13, 1987 (reprinted from The Coast Mountain Courier) “Goodwill Ambassdor thanks Regional District” by Sage Birchwater - Bella Coola’s Goodwill Ambassador, Darren Edgar, says thanks to the Central Coast Regional District for recognizing his services and presenting him with a grant-in-aid gift of $50 worth of business cards. Edgar, referred to by some as the “mayor of Bella Coola” ... has been the valley’s unofficial Goodwill Ambassador since 1970, and used to go down and meet the ferry until that service ended in 1976. He still hands out cards to visitors in the valley, and offers personal tours and guiding services. Edgar says his work has never become a paying job, but he would like it to some day. “People appreciate being welcomed to the valley,” he says, “and leave feeling very good about the people here.” Edgar’s philosophy is one of bridging the gap between people; both with strangers he meets, and with people of the Native and White communities who live here.
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Factory Direct Furniture finds a new home COURTNEY TAYLOR CARIBOO ADVISOR Not wanting to see a good business leave the community, Karen and Tom Alphonse purchased Factory Direct and now are open for business in their new location. “We really didn’t want to see a product of such quality leave Williams Lake,” said Karen. Both raised in Williams Lake, Karen ran a health business in town and Tom worked in forestry before the two decided to take on the furniture store. “We raised our families here,” said Karen. “This is really going to be a family run business.” She said their daughter Andrea Ramsay and son-inlaw TJ Frizzi are a part of the business in any way they can, with Ramsay working there part-time and Frizzi helping out when he
can. The Alphonse’s said when the opportunity to purchase the already existing business arose, they decided it was the right opportunity for them and reopened at 510 North Broadway Avenue March 8. “The response so far has been great,” said Karen. “It’s definitely been a learning experience for us, but we believe so much in the product that it is worth it.” Factory Direct Furniture carries quality solid wood furniture, made in B.C. and sold at affordable prices. “Our mission is to provide excellent customer service, continue offering quality B.C. wood products that are healthier for us and our environment and pleasing to the customers at affordable prices,” said Karen. “That sums up everything
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Tom and Karen Alphonse make sure the local business Factory Direct doesn’t leave Williams Lake, by reopening the business March 8 at 510 North Broadway Ave - just below Spectra Power Sports at the top of Broadway Ave.
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we intend to do.” Tom said he has actually had the chance to go down to Lower Mainland where most of the furniture is made and watch production. “I had a chance to meet our suppliers and now know them on a first name basis,” said Tom.
They both say they will continue offering the same great product and have also added latex mattresses to the mix. “We really want to see our furniture business expand into more B.C. made products and even more local if we can get there,” said Tom.
The two say their long-term goal is success just like any other business and hope to continue to move forward in a positive direction. “We want to be a part of our ever growing community,” said Tom. “We want to support the community and have it sup-
port us.” “We just want to let people know Factory Direct hasn’t left the community,” said Karen. The two would also like to thank the Hughes for all their support over the last couple of months.
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Chamberlin noted, "Wild salmon are integral to the social, cultural and ecological well-being of our people. Wild salmon have sustained us for over 5,000 years. Despite this, our firsthand knowledge of the impacts of open net-pen salmon farms in our Territories has not been
respected and now, our rights are not being respected." "This is inconsistent with Canada's international obligations as a supporter of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples that promises for shared decision making at both the Federal and Provincial levels. Sadly, it is very consistent with the Harper Government's recent decision to gut the habitat protection provisions of the Fisheries Act and the dismantling of environmental impact assessments in favour of industrializing Canada's rivers and oceans. It should now be clear to all Canadians that we cannot trust this government to protect our fish and our environment." Chief Chamberlin observed that developments on Canada's east coast illus-
trate the impacts of open net-pen farms and a lack of consistency in approach by government. "The recent Nova Scotia ISA virus outbreak in open net-pen salmon farms resulted in hundreds of thousands of diseased farmed salmon being destroyed. The Federal government will pay millions of dollars to compensate these salmon farmers. It is insanity when Government fights our efforts to protect wild salmon while they safeguard salmon farmers with taxpayers' dollars. This money could be used to restore Canada's Atlantic and Pacific wild salmon and protect our oceans." The KAFN is now considering advancing this case to the Supreme Court of Canada. "This issue is not going away and we will not go away."
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DCMF features pop duo with local roots SUSAN O’NEILL Pop duo Carmen and Camille are a true independent Canadian success story. Though they work in Los Angeles, they still spend time in their home town of Vancouver. Their roots, however, are actually in Bella Coola, with close connections to the Robson and Gurr families. Reared on Pink Floyd, Hendrix, Joplin, and Zeppelin, their love of all music
developed with influences as varied as Sheryl Crow, No Doubt, Depeche Mode and Fleetwood Mac. In 2010, their Juno nominated single “Shine 4U” broke into the top 40 on the Canadian radio charts and landed the girls at #18 on Billboard’s Emerging Artist chart. “Shine 4U” also won the Chum Emerging Artist Initiative. The result was national Canadian radio airplay with the video landing in rotation on
Tse Tse Gift Shop creating a buzz JENNY ROBERSTHALL The Tse Tse Gift Shop in Hagensborg, with its rustic oldfashioned charm, is proving to be a welcome addition to business in the Valley. Opened in April by Kelsey Levelton, the quaint shop features Western decor designed and built by Kim Chatham who used reclaimed antique wood for the walls and cupboards. An old Norwegian dresser is flowing with scarves and displays a selection of beauty and bath products. Affordable jewellery, purses, birdhouses, wall-hangings, diffusers, and baby-shower items are scattered
throughout. There is also a selection of teas, hot sauces, unusual bread-mixes, old-fashioned candy, and funny cards for all occasions. The Western theme, with plaques and knick-knacks and photos, adds to the charm. It’s a great little shop, with new stock coming in weekly. Shop hours are Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 5:30, but the hours will be changing soon to Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Debit and all major credit cards accepted. Call the shop with any questions at (250) 7995309.
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Kelsey Levelton at the Tse Tse Gift Shop at 1115 Highway 20. The shop is located on the original Levelton tract of land, first owned by Kelsey's great-great-grandfather.
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Much Music. With major press from the Much Music Video Awards, Much on Demand, E! Talk, Billboard, Stuff Mag, Elle and several songs from their first album featured on MTV’s “The Hills,” the success of the twin sister duo was assured. Carmen and Camille have per-
formed all over the world including London, Glasgow, Manchester, Vancouver, Toronto, Cairo, Boston, Budapest, New York, Dubai, Austin, Crete, and Los Angeles. We are thrilled to host them at the Discovery Coast Music Festival on July 20-22.
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that International Forest Products Limited of Campbell River, BC, intends to make an application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island Central Coast for a Foreshore License of Occupation – Industrial, Log Handling (Six Sites), File Number 1413669, situated on Provincial Crown land located at Labouchere Channel near Bella Coola. For a copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact: Cyndy Grant, PO Box 7000 Port McNeill, BC V0N2R0, Cyndy.Grant@gov.bc.ca OR Peter Strickland, International Forest Products Limited, 1250 Ironwood St., Campbell River V9W 6H5 or Peter.Strickland@interfor.com. The application will be available for review and comment for 30 days from May 10, 2012. Comments will be received until June 10, 2012. FLNR office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number for reference. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNR office.
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Explore the Coast and Chilcotin this year... Vacation at home and up top! Suntree Guest Cottages Hammer Road, Hagensborg 2.5 km off Hwy 20 1 (877) 982-2424 www.suntree.ca
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The Province has started work in the Bella Coola Valley and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park to restore roads and bridges washed out in recent years by major storm systems and severe flooding. The Bella Coola Valley was deluged with record rainfalls in fall 2010 and again in fall 2011, causing millions of dollars of damage to the Talchako, Nusatsum, Cacoohtin and Noosgulch forest service roads as well as roads and infrastructure within Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. Remedial work to stabilize the Cacoohtin Forest Service Road started last October and resumed May 1, following the winter snow melt. Full access along the Cacoohtin is expected to be restored later this spring. On the Noosgulch Forest Service Road, reconnaissance work is underway to look at options to relocate a bridge and a section of the road. Only 500 metres of the Noosgulch Forest Service Road is accessible at this time. The Nusatsum Forest Service Road suffered the worst of the damage with two major bridges destroyed, four bridges knocked off their footings or missing their approaches, and extensive damage to several parts of the roadway structure. One section of the Nusatsum has been scoured away by high water and a portion of the road needs to be rebuilt. Planning and assessments are underway for the Nusatsum project as well as for the Talchako Forest Service Road, which needs two bridges repaired. Support for the repairs is provided by Public Safety Canada as well as the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations in the Bella Coola Valley and the Ministry of Environment in Tweedsmuir Park.
CHARLOTTE LAKE RESORT Clean, comfortable, furnished lakeside log cabins with spectalar views of the Coast Mountain Range. • Cabins: $65/nt • RV/camping: $18/nt • Rates include showerhouse facility • Boat ramp access Visit: www.chilcotincabins.com Call Lorri: 250-392-7762 or Resort (Jun-Sep) 7-9 am; 6-8pm: 250-742-3752 dialtone then 30
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Rainbow Range hiking BC Parks site located 5 kms east of Young Creek bridge on Hwy 20 on Heckman Pass
Flooding was severe enough for the federal government to classify it as a natural disaster eligible for relief funding, under the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements program, to cover response and recovery costs. Many backcountry recreation opportunities are still available in the Bella Coola valley. The Clayton Falls and Salloomt Forest Service roads were undamaged by the recent flooding events. The popular McColl Flats Recreation Site, on the Noomst Forest Service Road, also remains open. Tweedsmuir Park remains open to visitors and BC Parks expects work to begin later this month with no disruptions to day-use or camping activities. The Young Creek, Stillwater trail and Stillwater Lake suspension bridges were all completely destroyed in the catastrophic flood of 2010. The Young Creek vehicle bridge installation is the first in a series of repairs required to reopen access to the Turner Lake Canoe Chain and Hunlen Falls viewpoint. The Young Creek bridges are expected to be installed by late summer or early fall
A bulldozer at work on May 9 reconstructing the Cacoohtin Creek Forest Service road grade. A 1-km section of the road was washed away in Sept. 2010. Repairs to the Cacoohtin road are expected to be completed later this spring.
with the remainder of the Hunlen Falls/Turner Lake Canoe Chain repairs completed by summer 2013. The Burnt Bridge loop trail was partially destroyed by the same flood event. Work on the trail will be undertaken after the Tote Road and Turner Lake Canoe Chain are repaired (likely in 2013). For Forest Service Roads Information, contact the Bella Coola Field Office Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at (250) 982-2000. 1103 Hwy 20, Bella Coola Phone: 1 (866) 799-5587 eaglelodge@xplornet.com
~ Seven spacious guest suites (light breakfast included) ~ R.V. and campsites ~ Rental cars/ Tours West Coast Dining ~ open for breakfast and dinner by reservation ~ specializing in local, fresh Bella Coola seafood along with other fare Live Music Friday Nights Visit our website: www.eaglelodgebc.com
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f homemade meals f Swedish massage, hot stone massage, reflexology Look for the sign f ATV tours f hot tub on Hwy 20 f fishing, kayak/canoeing Contact Daniel and Heidy ~ www.atnarko.ca May to November phone ~ (250) 742-3742
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Deluxe, private accommodations in a spectacular wilderness setting on the Bella Coola River 4x4 vehicle rentals on-site Your Hosts: Stephen & Cheryl Waugh 1-877-982-2424 www.suntree.ca
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
SERVICE ADVISOR. Brown’s Chrysler Ltd. Westlock, Alberta is looking for an above average individual skilled in customer service. Duties to include: effective communication with customers, recommend scheduled maintenance and schedule work. Qualifications shall include: knowledge of vehicles and the automotive industry. Sales experience is considered an asset, strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints, computer literate and posses a valid drivers licence. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager. Phone 1780-349-5566. Fax 1-780-3496493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler.com
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DRIVEN ENERGY is a progressive busy oilfield service company in the Midwest area (Lloydminster, Alberta) looking for experienced Pressure Truck and Semi-Vac Operators. Call 780-872-6533, fax 780-875-7847 or email: kirk@drivenenergy.ca for info and to apply. JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat - phone 250-832-8053, fax 250-8324545, email pat@brabymotors.com TABER TIMES/Vauxhall Advance is seeking an editor to lead a three-person newsroom. Candidate must be able to multitask, produce a quality newspaper and maintain online presence. Send covering letter and resume to: Coleen Campbell, Publisher. Email: ccampbell@abnewsgroup.com Deadline Thursday, May 31.
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Firearms Wanted: Old Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Furniture 2 pc. oak queen bedroom set. A must see! $1,950. (250)3926401
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WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin ries and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Sporting Goods Treadmill - (Cadence DX10); Stepmaster (Fitness Club), excellent shape. $200 each or both for $350. 1-250-747-8402
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Cars - Sports & Imports
5bdr. house on 5 acres. Suitable for horses. Avail. June 15th. (250)299-7896
248 N. 5th Ave. 2 or 3 bdrm, main oor approx 1000 sq. ft. 4 pc. bath, hardwood, lino, laminate, water softener, alarm. Basement with 1 bdrm, kitchen space, living room, 3 pc. bath. Fenced backyard, underground sprinklers, single garage, paved driveway. Call 250398-5328
House at Lac La Hache. 3 bdrms, 2 bath, LR, DR, FR, 1650 sq. ft, garage, 10 acres. Fabulous view over lake. Great neighbourhood. N/S, R/R. Long term renters only. Will send pictures. Email woodstock4@telus.net
Motorcycles Suites, Lower One and two bdrm basement suites on Hamel Rd. One bdrm at 12th Ave. Call (250)392-4170
Real Estate For Sale By Owner
766 - 9th Avenue Beautifully renovated 2200 sq. ft home on quiet street. Large fenced, private at yard. New deck, windows. Fully ďŹ nished interior with custom woodwork throughout. Wood stove, built-in vac, workshop/garage attached. MUST BE SEEN! $285,000. Phone: (250)267-7082
1994 Mazda 626 Cronos. Great car for a student or for commuting to work! Interior is in fantastic condition. 4 door, 5 speed, A/C, Cruise, P/W. Car is good on gas and well maintained. $1700 OBO. (250)398-2278
1991 Harley-Davidson Touring. Great condition. Lots of chrome. Good tires, new brakes,new battery. Fishtail mufer. Blue. Minor scratches. $9500. 250-3924366
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1980 24’ Dodge Citation. Good working condition. $3000 OBO. 778-412-7854
2010 HIDEOUT, 19’ trailer, as new condition, sleeps 6, two 6V batteries, tub/shower, foot ush toilet, full size fridge/freezer, microwave, a/c, awning and more. A steal at $11,900. 250-706-7271.
1992 Corsair motorhome, 28 ft class C. Rear bedroom, full bath and shower, microwave, large fridge, Ford chassis. $17,000 OBO. 250-303-0236 1995 King of the Road. 35’ 5th wheel with 14’ slide, A/C. Can deliver. Good condition. $10,750 OBO. 1999 Dodge 3500 4x4, quad cab, dually, Cummins diesel, 5 spd with BD exhaust brake. Chipped 60 HP boosted. Tow pkg. Good tires/brakes. Full load. Ex. cond. $12,750 OBO. Call 250-395-4925
Scrap Car Removal Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Trucks & Vans 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel Dually. Fully loaded. $6000 OBO. 250-398-5328
Transportation Williams Lake Waterfront Home. $665,000. Fabulous south views,walk on beach. 3 bdrms, 3 baths, hardwood oors. All rooms face the Lake! Multi car heated garage. Pristine condition. Appointment call 250-398-8397
Rentals
Cars - Sports & Imports 1986 Dodge Lancer hatchback. 2.2 turbo, 160,000 km’s, EZ restore, rare, some rust at fender wells. $850 will consider ďŹ rearm as part payment. Message 250-2679545 bigbenscolt@gmail.com
2008 Honda Rebel. Excellent condition, has leather saddle bags and a windshield. $3995. 250-392-4366
1997 Slumber Queen 25.5’ 5th wheel. Awning, good tires/brakes, sleeps 6. Comes with hitch. Can deliver. Very good cond. $6350. (250)395-4925
1995 26.55 Bayliner-Cierra. 5.7 Mercury inboard/outboard. Comes with 9.9 Mariner and steering arm. GPS/depth sounder, elec. down rigger, dual battery system, anchor and much more. Shorelander galvanized tandem trailer. $29,000 OBO. 250-2676001
2007 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ. Chrome wheels, grill, door handles, running boards. Rhino linings. Leather interior, heated seats. 94,000 kms. Ex. cond. $23,000. (250)398-7287
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Homes for Rent 4bdr., 3 bath, dbl. garage, large rec. & family rooms. Great view from Westridge. $1100/mo. (250)392-2488
16.5’ Canaventure boat, 70 HP Mercury motor, stainless steel prop. Includes single axle trailer and some accessories. Never in salt water or driven over gravel roads. Very good condition, original owner. 250-305-2344 or 250-620-3518
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Coast Mountain News Thursday, May 24, 2012
Children’s art spontaneous, creative, and inspiring! BETH JAY Children’s art encapsulates the true joy of creativity and expression, with its exuberant colour and freedom of form. As a teacher, I always find it amazing to watch young students when they create art: the colours are often wild and seemingly illogical, the images spontaneous, and yet to the young mind, it is all good and perfectly logical. Everything they draw has a story that they can narrate in detail to anyone who is interested. Creativity is one of the most rewarding skills, a skill that we should all be nurturing in children, and in ourselves. Unfortunately, as adults, many of us tell ourselves that we aren’t creative, and we lose the freedom of expression. Children’s art can inspire us all to nurture our own creativity. This year, the Arts Council is wrapping up the season with two final art events, both being held at The Art House. On Saturday, May 26, come and see the delightful creativity and spontaneity of Valley children’s art at “The Children’s Art Show.” Featuring art from students in Grades 1 through 12, it will be interesting to see how the skills of perception change the way children create art as they grow. The show will feature art from Acwsalcta, BCE, and SAMS students, and is open from 12:00 – to 4:00 p.m. The annual “Visual Art Show” will be taking place on June 23 and 24. This event features art created in a variety of art mediums, including painting, sculpture, pottery, photography, and fabric art, in fact almost any medium. Watch for more details in upcoming issues, as well as information on Facebook. Contact Beth Jay for information and entry forms by phone at (250) 7995935 or email at ebeth. jay@gmail.com. A few final thoughts about the Arts Council for the community to think about: the Arts Council is facing the
loss of its executive this year, and we are looking to replace them. As with all local groups, the Arts Council depends on dedicated volunteers. For the past
couple of years, the Arts Council has worked to present monthly events, generally held at the Art House. These events have included Word in the Valley, the
Piano Lounge, solo art shows, writer’s talks, and workshops such as drawing mandalas and photography. We have also collaborated with other groups, including
the BCV Sustainable Agriculture Society and the Discovery Coast Music Festival to bring you events such as the summer “Art in the Garden” garden tour,
and the recent dance with Soupbone. We are looking for people who are inspired by the arts, who want to keep on supporting local artists and musi-
cians and bringing the arts to Bella Coola. Contact Beth Jay if you would like more information, or are interested in joining the Arts Council.
Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising. On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*
What does this mean for you? 54 or older as of March 31, 2012
You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65
53 or younger as of March 31, 2012
The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029
Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.
The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6 5
The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.
4 3 2 1 0 1990
2012
2030
**Source: 9th Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security Program
For a free brochure or more information visit www.ServiceCanada.gc.ca/retirement or call 1 800 O-Canada (TTY 1-800-926-9105) *Subject to parliamentary approval